ochuo Otiato
@ochuowo
Software engineer and ICT professional with project management and multilingual communication strengths.
What I'm looking for
I am a software engineer and ICT practitioner with broad experience in software development, IT operations, product and brand management, and sales across small to large enterprises. I have led website management, networking and computer maintenance, technical support, and client-facing roles while contributing to business development and distribution across East Africa.
I combine technical skills with marketing and project management experience, plus fluency in French, German, English and Swahili, enabling effective cross-cultural communication and stakeholder engagement. Key achievements include managing online traffic and web presence for a law firm, overseeing product management and distribution for Fujitsu scanners, and driving sales, upgrades and marketing initiatives for multiple organizations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
ICT Intern
Ministry of Housing
Performed records management, data collection and sorting, and general ICT department duties including computer management.
Office Manager
Step By Step Press
Oversaw deliveries, sales and marketing, office management, proofread examination papers, and managed payments and collections.
Customer Care Representative
Kencall Call Centre
Conducted telemarketing sales, managed customer relations, collected and analyzed data, and advised customers on product acquisition and pickup processes.
Sales Manager
Step Swift Shop
Led marketing, sales and customer relations, managed office IT and networking, and handled inventory, stock taking and procurement.
Office Administrator
Nakumatt Books First Restaurant
Managed administration and supervision of operations, handled inventory, bookkeeping and records management, and led customer service efforts.
Product Specialist
The Copy Cat Ltd
Managed sales and marketing of digital duplicators and photocopiers, coordinated deliveries, handled complaints with technical/back-office teams, and upgraded legacy equipment.
ICT Head of Department
McKevron Law Chambers
Managed website and online traffic, led networking and computer maintenance, and served as board member responsible for business development and client/staff coordination.
Brand Manager
Mustek East Africa Ltd
Oversaw product management and distribution for Fujitsu scanners across East Africa, led reseller contracting, technical support, warranty services and B2B lead generation.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Kenya Institute of Management
Diploma in Marketing, Marketing
2006 - 2008
Completed a Diploma in Marketing at the Kenya Institute of Management from March 2006 to December 2008.
Alliance Française
Certificate in French, French Language
2005 - 2006
Completed a French language course at Alliance Française from January 2005 to June 2006.
Goethe-Institut
Certificate in German, German Language
2003 - 2004
Completed a German language course at the Goethe-Institut from January 2003 to June 2004.
Strathmore University
Certificate in Computer Packages, Information and Communication Technology
2002 - 2002
Undertook training in computer packages at Strathmore University from March 2002 to September 2002.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Portfolio
ochuowo.github.io/waterlandentSalary expectations
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